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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
this padded case should protect your laptop from the jars normally experienced while traveling
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2
as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the flow of her day was interrupted with the jar of an unexpected crisis
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
those two coworkers have such incompatible personalities that it's no wonder they constantly jar
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as in to conflict
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the bright orange of the walls jars with the light pastels of the furnishings
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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the jarring news that major financial institutions were on the verge of collapse
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as in loud
disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense
the final chord of that song is too jarring for me
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as in bickering
to express different opinions about something often angrily
those two coworkers have such incompatible personalities that it's no wonder they constantly jar
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as in clashing
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the bright orange of the walls jars with the light pastels of the furnishings
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Recent Examples of jar
Claude Barilleaux, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Not putting your hand in a cookie jar when a lot of those guys were driving.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The shooting jarred the local community and those who have a connection to the school.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The united court verdict and its immediate acceptance by South Korea’s two major political parties stirred hope that the young democracy can turn the page on the martial law fiasco – a jarring reminder for many citizens of the country’s dark legacy of military dictatorship as recently as the 1980s.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Slammed on the brakes, jarring him.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Our kitchen refrigerator always held a half-empty jar, its canning seal broken by hungry hands.
—Claude Barilleaux, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Not putting your hand in a cookie jar when a lot of those guys were driving.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
My lifestyle was far from healthy, but the sudden shift to remote work was jarring.
—Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The shooting jarred the local community and those who have a connection to the school.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Although maternity leave offers families the chance to settle into their newest chapter and find a better balance between motherhood and other responsibilities, there aren't many tools in place to help women bridge that often jarring gap.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The united court verdict and its immediate acceptance by South Korea’s two major political parties stirred hope that the young democracy can turn the page on the martial law fiasco – a jarring reminder for many citizens of the country’s dark legacy of military dictatorship as recently as the 1980s.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Her words hung in the air, jarring against the faint mariachi music coming through the patio speakers.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Slammed on the brakes, jarring him.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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That maneuver allegedly caused another vehicle to swerve to avoid impact, which led to a fatal head-on collision that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall and injured two others.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Florida firefighter who drove a fire truck onto railroad tracks, resulting in a collision with a high-speed train that injured 15 people, has been fired.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even as Paraguay continues to shock CONMEBOL and Africa’s state of qualifying has sprung some surprises, New Zealand, 86th in FIFA’s world ranking, will need to incorporate at least some of the hard-nosed approach that made 2010 a galvanizing moment.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Loneliness Of The Founder’s Journey One of the biggest surprises was how isolating the founder’s role can be.—
Maks Dzherikhov,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, launching a business from scratch is riskier but results in the potential for innovation and long-term scalability.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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True to their TikTok reputation, every element—including the brioche buns—is made from scratch.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cleaning professional Ryan Schutz of Two Maids and a Mop is sharing what a typical cleaning includes, as well as a few surprising areas a house cleaner probably won't clean.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the surprising mid-season decision to trade the Slovenian superstar coupled with a slew of key injuries, including to star guard Kyrie Irving, ultimately derailed any title aspirations Dallas might have had.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Such evidence could support the view that incessant loud noise amounts to torture or cruel treatment towards cetaceans, in turn galvanizing support for a new right to be free from such harm.—
David Gruber,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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This stone and glass shade is breathtakingly beautiful without being too loud or funky.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rami Sinno is crouched beside a filing cabinet, wrestling a beach-ball sized disc out of a box, when a dull thump echoes around his laboratory.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Then the silence was broken by the loud thump of Olive’s .38/40.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As New York City entered the spring 2025 real estate season, many buyers, sellers, and brokers expected Manhattan’s most active time of year to offer clarity, and perhaps even a jolt of energy, to a market that’s essentially been drifting sideways since late spring 2022.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Gossip may feel satisfying for a second, but that jolt of connection or superiority rarely lasts.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When that barrier gets broken, say, by a cut or a scrape, the sensitive tissues underneath the top layer of skin can quickly become exposed to bacteria and pathogens.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
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Sadowski has had scrapes with the law and for more than two decades has been in and out of recovery programs.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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